Ullasamga Utsahamga(2008)
Ullasamga Utsahamga is a 2008 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film directed by A. Karunakaran. It stars Yasho Sagar and Sneha Ullal in their Telugu film debuts, with music composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar. The story follows Dhanalakshmi, a wealthy young woman neglected by her stepmother after her father's death, who escapes to Hyderabad and meets Aravind, a garage owner's son. Aravind helps her search for her childhood friend Balaji, whom she believes she loves, leading to a journey to Kolkata. The film was a commercial blockbuster, earning ₹8-9 crore in distributors' share, and won the Nandi Award for Best Screenplay Writer. It was released on 18 July 2008 and was later remade in Kannada as Ullasa Utsaha.
Quick Facts
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- Sun NXT
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2008
- Director
- A. Karunakaran
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 36m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A rich girl named Dhana runs away from her cruel stepmother. She wants to find her childhood friend Balaji, the only person who ever loved her. On her journey, she meets Aravind, a carefree boy who falls for her. But Dhana only has eyes for Balaji. Will she find him? Or will she discover that true love is right in front of her?
“Love is a journey, not a destination.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Ullasamga Utsahamga
Cast reunions in this film: Brahmanandam & Sunil Varma (48 films together), Brahmanandam & Chandramohan (31 films together), Chandramohan & Sunil Varma (18 films together), Brahmanandam & Sudha (12 films together), Chandramohan & Sudha (10 films together), and Brahmanandam & Surekha Vani (8 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Ullasanga Utsahanga' translates to 'With Joy and Enthusiasm', reflecting its lighthearted romantic theme.
- This was the only Telugu film directed by A. Karunakaran, who is primarily known for his work in Tamil cinema.
- Actress Sada, who played the lead, was returning to Telugu films after a gap, having earlier worked in the late 1990s.
- The movie's soundtrack was composed by Mani Sharma, a popular composer for many big Telugu films of that era.
- Parts of the film were shot in picturesque locations in Kerala, adding a distinct visual appeal to the romance.
- It was one of the early Telugu films for actor Nikhil, though he did not play the main lead role in this project.
- The film's release faced competition from other bigger-budget romantic movies, affecting its box office performance.